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The ACR Seeks Trainees for AMA/Specialty Society RUC & CPT Committees

From the College  |  April 8, 2022

Advisors of the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Relative Value Update (RUC) Committees play a crucial role in the code creation and valuation process. These positions allow the ACR to have a significant voice in influencing changes and ensuring rheumatology services are effectively represented.

Get Expert Advice on Compliance Safeguards Post-Pandemic

Carina Stanton  |  March 18, 2022

Payer audits and coding scrutiny are in full swing after an influx of fraudulent claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure your coding practices are in compliance to protect your revenue.

Key 2022 Coding & Billing Updates

From the College  |  January 23, 2022

In 2022, rheumatology practices should prepare for documentation, coding, billing and reimbursement revisions related to evaluation and management (E/M), split/shared billing policies and telehealth services.

Defining Administration Complexity by the Drug, Not the Diagnosis

Mary Beth Nierengarten  |  January 10, 2022

Enabling rheumatology practices to use complex administration codes for biologic drugs is critical for maintaining patient access to essential therapies.

New Healthcare Price Transparency Requirements Are Complicated & Vary by State

Emily A. Johnson, JD  |  December 16, 2021

Healthcare law is ever changing, particularly with regard to price transparency. Key healthcare leaders and stakeholders have long argued for more stringent price transparency regulations in an effort to increase patient awareness regarding the cost of a hospital item or service prior to receiving the service. Such information is anticipated to enable patients to take…

The ACR Thanks Members for Participating in the Relative Value Update Process

From the College  |  December 15, 2021

Participation in the American Medical Association Relative Value Update Committee surveys contributes to the accurate valuation of rheumatology services.

The Relative Value Update Process: Your Input Makes a Difference

From the College  |  November 5, 2021

Selected ACR members will be invited to participate in a survey from the AMA Relative Value Update Committee. If you do, respond by the listed date. Data from these surveys helps set Medicare and other payer reimbursement rates.

Fiscal Year 2022 ICD-10-CM Codes Now in Effect

From the College  |  October 8, 2021

New and updated FY22 diagnosis codes became effective for encounters on or after Oct. 1, 2021, including key updates for Sjögren syndrome and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

ACR Practice Experts Can Answer Challenging Business Questions

Carina Stanton  |  September 7, 2021

Coding questions and billing compliance are just a few of the issues ACR practice management specialists can help managers and rheumatologists navigate to recoup reimbursement and ensure timely patient treatment.

The ACR Responds to CVS Caremark Prior Authorization Changes

From the College  |  August 20, 2021

The ACR sent a letter to CVS Caremark detailing how recent updates to its prior authorization forms for many biologic drugs are increasing the paperwork burden for rheumatology practices and hurting patients’ timely access to treatment.

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